______, Cook until translucent, Add dried spices to the pan, Cook until you smell the aroma of the spices, Add dried lentils to the pan and toss to coat the lentils, Add contents to crock pot, Add a small amount of stock to pan to deglaze and add all contents to crock pot, Put stock, red pepper flakes, 1 bay leaf into crock pot, Cook on low for about 6-7 hours, Remove bay leaf and add coconut milk and honey, Salt pepper to taste, As an option, blend the soup slightly to create texture,